Andy Jones is a performer, writer, and former member of the CODCO comedy troupe. He was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, where he co-founded the Resource Centre for the Arts at the L.S.P.U. Hall, co-writing, acting in, and directing many original productions.Among his numerous stage and film credits, Jones starred in, co-wrote, and co-directed the 1986 feature film, The Adventures of Faustus Bidgood. He has written five critically acclaimed one-man comedy shows, as well as Albert, a one-act play for one man and a budgie bird; The Lady with the Lapdog(a radical theatrical adaptation of Anton Chekhov's short story); and the children's plays The Queen of Paradise's Garden, Jack Meets the Cat (co-written with the Sheila's Brush collective) and Jack-Five-Oh (co-written with Philip Dinn). Jones also writes children's books based on Newfoundland Folktales; Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves, won the Winterset award in 2013.

Louisianan artist, illustrator, and graphic designer, Denise Gallagher creates artwork full of whimsy, wit and heart. In it, she fuses the influence of the Cajun and Creole cultures that surround her. Her work has been recognized by many organizations, including the American Advertising Federation, Print Magazine, the Society of Illustrators-Los Angeles, and the Society of Illustrators-New York. She has illustrated Jean-le-Chasseur et ses chiens and the new edition of Peg Bearskin, and is both author and illustrator of A Tip Tap Tale. She is currently at work on her first middle grade novel.

"Andy Jones and Philip Dinn's retelling perfectly captures the cadences of the oral story and Denise Gallagher's illustrations add to the fun, giving life to this rebellious heroine who needs to be known to girls across Canada." -- Jeffry Canton in the Globe and Mail

"Peg Bearskin is delightful and fun to read" -- Harriet Zaidman in CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"This is an excellent and possibly mandatory addition to the 398.2 collection in any Canadian school. Peg rocks! / Highly recommended." -- Anne Letain in Resource Links

"Peg Bearskin is told in language that is rich, colorful, and filled with humor. It begs to be read out loud.... We need more characters like Peg Bearskin in the world! This is a thoroughly delightful book." -- from the Jury statement for the 2019 Aesop Award, Children's Division, American Folklore Society

"With its earthy green tones and beet red touches, Peg Bearskin becomes a true reflection of the folklife of Newfoundland while continuing to focus on the message that beauty should be accepted in its different manifestations. ... There is beauty in all of it and most of all in Peg Bearskin herself." -- Helen Kubiw in CanLit for LittleCanadians

Co-recipient of the 2019 Aesop Award by the Children's Division of the American Folklore Society. Shortlisted for the 2020 Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Excellence in Illustration (An Atlantic Book Award). Starred listing in Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens.